10-letter words containing l, o, e, y
- copyholder — one who reads aloud from the copy as the proof corrector follows the reading in the proof
- cor blimey — an exclamation of surprise or annoyance
- coralberry — a small shrub, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, that is native to North America and is cultivated for its berries
- corpulency — Alternative form of corpulence.
- corydaline — an alkaloid, C22H27NO4, that is found in the roots of certain plants of the genus Corydalis
- costlessly — in a costless manner
- cotyledons — Plural form of cotyledon.
- coulometry — a method used in quantitative analysis, whereby the amount of a substance set free or deposited during electrolysis is determined by measuring the number of coulombs that passed through the electrolyte.
- courtierly — of a courtier
- covalently — the number of electron pairs that an atom can share with other atoms.
- covetingly — in a covetous manner
- covetously — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
- coweringly — in a cowering manner
- cubby-hole — A cubby-hole is a very small room or space for storing things.
- cubbyholes — Plural form of cubbyhole.
- cyberglove — (hardware, virtual reality) A data glove sold by Virtual Technologies. The spandex-like glove houses 18 sensors to track accurately just about every move your hand is capable of making. The accompanying software includes a three-dimensional hand model that can he added to any virtual reality application. The glove includes a mount for Polhemus and Ascension sensors.
- cyclodiene — a group of organic insecticides, many of which are banned in the US and Europe
- cyclohexyl — (organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclohexane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
- cyclometer — a device that records the number of revolutions made by a wheel and hence the distance travelled
- cyclopedia — encyclopedia
- cyclopedic — like a cyclopedia in character or contents; broad and varied; exhaustive.
- cyclostome — any primitive aquatic jawless vertebrate of the class Cyclostomata, such as the lamprey and hagfish, having a round sucking mouth and pouchlike gills
- cyclostyle — a kind of pen with a small toothed wheel, used for cutting minute holes in a specially prepared stencil. Copies of the design so formed can be printed on a duplicator by forcing ink through the holes
- cyclothyme — a person suffering from cyclothymia
- cymophenol — (organic compound) synonym of carvacrol.
- cyrtostyle — a convex portico, as at an entrance.
- cystoceles — Plural form of cystocele.
- cytologies — the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies.
- debonairly — In a debonair manner.
- decastylos — a decastyle building, as a classical temple.
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- deemployed — to hire or engage the services of (a person or persons); provide employment for; have or keep in one's service: This factory employs thousands of people.
- delay slot — delayed control-transfer
- delegatory — of or relating to the delegation or assignment of authority, power, or responsibility.
- deltiology — the collection and study of picture postcards
- demonology — Demonology is a set of beliefs which says that a particular situation or group of people is evil or unacceptable.
- dendrology — the branch of botany that is concerned with the natural history of trees and shrubs
- deontology — the branch of ethics dealing with duty, moral obligation, and moral commitment
- depilatory — Depilatory substances and processes remove unwanted hair from your body.
- deplorably — causing or being a subject for grief or regret; lamentable: the deplorable death of a friend.
- deployable — able to be deployed
- deployment — The deployment of troops, resources, or equipment is the organization and positioning of them so that they are ready for quick action.
- derisorily — In a derisory manner.
- desirously — With desire; eagerly.
- desolately — barren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape.
- desolatory — tending to cause desolation
- dextrously — Alternative form of dexterously.
- disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
- disposedly — in a disposed manner
- dole money — money received from the state while out of work